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Perspectives: Law Day: Notable Supreme Court quotes
Law Day spotlights landmark U.S. Supreme Court quotes on rule of law, free speech, civil rights and constitutional principles shaping America.
Malawi chief justice: Defending rule of law ‘comes at a cost’
Chief Justice Rizine Robert Mzikamanda of Malawi highlights the challenges judges face defending judicial independence during his Minnesota visit.
Minnesota bar groups back lawsuit challenging ICE surge
Minnesota bar associations filed an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit challenging DHS’s immigration crackdown, citing civil liberties and rule of law concerns.
Federal judges move to oust Lindsey Halligan as Virginia U.S. attorney
Federal judges in Virginia escalated efforts to remove Lindsey Halligan as U.S. attorney, citing unlawful appointment and defiance of court orders.
Minnesota bar warns rhetoric attacking judges threatens rule of law
The Minnesota State Bar Association criticized inflammatory public comments about judges, warning such rhetoric undermines judicial independence and safety.
Chief justice says rule of law is strong at time of rising concerns
Chief Justice John Roberts says the Constitution and rule of law remain strong as the Supreme Court weighs major challenges to Trump’s agenda.
Defend judicial independence, D.C. Circuit judge urges
Judge J. Michelle Childs warns at Mitchell Hamline that threats, intimidation, and disregard for court orders endanger judicial independence and the rule of law.
Building Minnesota’s ‘pro bono mindset’
The Minnesota State Bar Association’s Pro Bono Week highlights volunteer lawyers, civil legal aid funding needs, and access to justice for all Minnesotans.
Trump’s indictment of James stirs concerns for Black women leaders
NAACP leaders decry Letitia James’ mortgage fraud indictment as political retribution, calling it part of a broader attack on civil rights and democracy.
N.Y. AG James charged in fraud case after pressure by Trump
New York AG Letitia James faces federal mortgage fraud charges in Virginia, following pressure from President Trump to target his political rivals.
Breaking the Ice: MSBA president emphasizes ‘core principles’
Tom Pack, the Minnesota State Bar Association’s new president, says his top priority is helping the organization “stay true to its core principles.”
Choi urges defense of prosecutorial independence
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi calls for preserving prosecutorial independence and warns against politicized reviews of charging decisions.
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